Gianluca Di Marzio, a transfer specialist for Sky Sport Italia, claims that with little over an hour remaining before the transfer deadline, the teams shook hands. There won't be much time to finish the agreements because it will be at 23.00 GMT, 00.00 CET. Negotiations have been ongoing for hours after the Rossoneri approached Sottil earlier in the day.
It was thought to be a loan with a €10 million buyout option at the conclusion of the season. According to Calciomercato.com, this may be a €1 million loan with a €10 million permanent loan option. Coach Sergio Conceicao was delighted by the 25-year-old's flexibility, as he can play as a backup striker or trequartista in addition to being a right or left winger. Sottil, who came through the Torino and Fiorentina junior programs, made 25 competitive appearances for the Viola this season, tallying five goals and dishing out three assists.